The Feast of St. Cuthbert, patron of our Diocese, falls on 20th March.
St. Cuthbert is also the patron of Ushaw and this March, Ushaw is celebrating the life and legacy of Cuthbert, one of the North East’s most loved saints, with services and events in the week around the Feast Day.
You are invited to Ushaw to join in with any or all of these events:
Thursday 19th March
Solemn Vespers for St Cuthbert, 6pm
Join us on the eve of the feast of St Cuthbert of Lindisfarne for a service of Vespers. Through psalms, readings, and song, we mark the close of day and begin the celebration of our patron saint with sung psalms and in prayerful stillness. All are welcome.
Gala Dinner, 7pm
£59.50 per person. Booking required. Please visit Ushaw’s website
Friday 20th March
Mass for St Cuthbert’s Day, 12:30pm
Celebrate the feast of St Cuthbert with Holy Mass in the chapel dedicated to his name. A joyful and prayerful gathering to honour our patron saint, giving thanks for his northern faith, hospitality and witness. All are warmly welcome to join us.
Buffet lunch, 1:30pm
Join us after Mass for a buffet lunch, £16.50 per person. Booking required. Please visit Ushaw’s website
Alumni ‘Welcome Back’ Day
A chance to reconnect, share stories, revisit old haunts and reflect on all that Ushaw has meant — and continues to mean — to so many. We’ll also be launching the new “cat” season with a fresh team of young enthusiasts, carrying the story forward for a new generation. Come back, look around and feel at home again.
Tuesday 24th March
Evensong in Thanksgiving for St Cuthbert, 6pm
Join us for a beautiful ecumenical service of Choral Evensong as we’re joined by the Hexham & Newcastle Diocesan Choir. Psalms, scripture and soaring choral music will accompany us as we gather at day’s end to pray, reflect, and give thanks in the peace of the chapel. All are warmly welcome.
Throughout the Week
Cuthbert at Ushaw – a micro-exhibition, on display in the Ante-Chapel.
Family-friendly activity trail – find St Cuthbert’s Crosses located throughout our House and Chapels.
Find out more about Ushaw at the Week with St Cuthbert by clicking here